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JJ Irani · 9 May 2010, 03:36 AM

Hi guys,

Last night, Zemina and I took in The Hugh Brothers directed The Book of Eli, a rather slow, but extremely powerful film with a message to all of us.

The story unfolds across a very barren and desolate part of Planet Earth not too far from San Francisco. Law & Order is long gone and it's simply survival of the fittest.

Denzel Washington, as always, shows his versatility as one of Hollywood's most brilliant actors. Gary Oldman adds believable credence to his villanous role and the young girl from "The 70's Show" has now matured to womanhood.

While most of the action is crammed into the first half of the film which shows Eli (Washington) as a one man army, the action then tends to slow down and turn more meaningful.

The message is loud and clear: Another World War would obviously be of apocalyptic proportions and devastate the entire world. Survivors would be few, and the world would look so miserable that death would be a preferable option.

My rating: 7/10.

JJ

cjcar631 · 9 May 2010, 03:50 AM

Revelation:9.6

Mockingbird · 9 May 2010, 03:51 AM

Is it worth seeing? I'm either seeing that or Iron Man 2 tonight.

JJ Irani · 9 May 2010, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

Is it worth seeing? I'm either seeing that or Iron Man 2 tonight.

Well, I thought it was much better than Iron Man 2 which was boring and predictable..........not even close to the original.

This is a much more meaningful film. Can't wait for "Robin Hood" which opens next week though!!

JJ

Lamone · 13 May 2010, 09:33 AM

It's was pretty bad....

Captainz · 13 May 2010, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

Last night, Zemina and I took in The Hugh Brothers directed The Book of Eli, a rather slow, but extremely powerful film with a message to all of us.

The story unfolds across a very barren and desolate part of Planet Earth not too far from San Francisco. Law & Order is long gone and it's simply survival of the fittest.

Denzel Washington, as always, shows his versatility as one of Hollywood's most brilliant actors. Gary Oldman adds believable credence to his villanous role and the young girl from "The 70's Show" has now matured to womanhood.

While most of the action is crammed into the first half of the film which shows Eli (Washington) as a one man army, the action then tends to slow down and turn more meaningful.

The message is loud and clear: Another World War would obviously be of apocalyptic proportions and devastate the entire world. Survivors would be few, and the world would look so miserable that death would be a preferable option.

My rating: 7/10.

JJ

My friend! I liked the movie as well. Very nice message, but it should have ended when you found out the SURPRISE! I liked the music too,

Al

TheDude · 13 May 2010, 10:22 AM

I thought Book of Eli was good. Good general message, but I thought it could have done without the twist at the end. That was a little much.

I thought Ironman 2 was great. Very entertaining. Different from the first, but certainly not lacking by comparison IMO.

keschete · 13 May 2010, 12:06 PM

I want to see Robin Hood also!!!

Puffy · 13 May 2010, 10:29 PM

JJ, any Rolex watches in the movie?

cjcar631 · 13 May 2010, 11:55 PM

"Robin Hood" with Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchette... I'm there!

9 May 2010, 03:36 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	"The Book of Eli" - slow film that gets a powerful message across to the viewer!! Hi guys, Last night, Zemina and I took in The Hugh Brothers directed The Book of Eli, a rather slow, but extremely powerful film with a message to all of us. The story unfolds across a very barren and desolate part of Planet Earth not too far from San Francisco. Law & Order is long gone and it's simply survival of the fittest. Denzel Washington, as always, shows his versatility as one of Hollywood's most brilliant actors. Gary Oldman adds believable credence to his villanous role and the young girl from "The 70's Show" has now matured to womanhood. While most of the action is crammed into the first half of the film which shows Eli (Washington) as a one man army, the action then tends to slow down and turn more meaningful. The message is loud and clear: Another World War would obviously be of apocalyptic proportions and devastate the entire world. Survivors would be few, and the world would look so miserable that death would be a preferable option. My rating: 7/10. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Is it worth seeing? I'm either seeing that or Iron Man 2 tonight.

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TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,484	I thought Book of Eli was good. Good general message, but I thought it could have done without the twist at the end. That was a little much. I thought Ironman 2 was great. Very entertaining. Different from the first, but certainly not lacking by comparison IMO.

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cjcar631 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joseph Location: Massachusetts Watch: Submariner/Date Posts: 366	"Robin Hood" with Russell Crowe and *Cate Blanchette*... I'm there!

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